the Republican Party in the 1980s. Since the late 20th century, South Carolina politics have been very racially polarized. Republicans in South Carolina have been mostly white, and most African Americans in the state continue to support the Democrats. In the 21st century, the 6th is considered the only "safe" Democratic district in the state. From 1883 to 1993, this district included the northeastern part of the state, from Darlington to Myrtle Beach. In this configuration, it was a classic "Yellow Dog" Democratic district; from the end of Reconstruction until 1993, it only elected two Republicans, both for a single term. In 2012, the new 7th congressional district was created; it includes much of the territory that was in the 6th for most of the 20th century. Jim Clyburn, a Democrat and the Majority Whip from 2019 to 2023, has represented this district since first being elected in 1992. Counties Counties in the 2023-2033 district map. Allendale County Bamberg County Calhoun County Charleston County (part) Clarendon County Colleton County (part) Dorchester County (part) Florence County (part) Hampton County Jasper County (part) Orangeburg County (part) Richland County (part) Sumter County (part) Williamsburg County Election results from presidential races List of members representing the district Recent election results 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 See also South Carolina's congressional districts List of United States congressional districts References Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present 06 Bamberg County Berkeley County Calhoun County Charleston County Clarendon County Colleton County Dorchester County Florence County Georgetown County Lee County Marion County Orangeburg County Richland County Sumter County Williamsburg County